Pubcaster’s WAVES OTT aiming global expansion, revenues

Pubcaster’s WAVES OTT aiming global expansion, revenues

The Indian government yesterday said that public broadcaster Prasar Bharati’s primarily subscription-free streaming platform, WAVES OTT, is gaining popularity and is presently also focusing on expanding globally apart from strategizing to up its revenues from overseas markets.

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Prasar Bharati

Prasar Bharati invites hardware bids to strengthen DD infra

Prasar Bharati has invited open e-tenders for the supply of non-linear editing systems for the Doordarshan network, as part of its efforts to strengthen broadcast production and post-production infrastructure across the country. The tender, issued by the Directorate General of Doordarshan, covers the procurement of 46 non-linear editing system s...


Ofcom identifies 15 CTV platforms for PSB’s wider distribution

Ofcom identifies 15 CTV platforms for PSB’s wider distribution

British communications regulator Ofcom is recommending to the United Kingdom’s government that 15 connected TV platforms, known as television selection services, should be designated by officials as it is critical viewers can easily find and discover the diverse range of high-quality content that public service broad...


Bérangère Michel

BBC names Bérangère Michel as new Group CFO

The BBC has appointed Bérangère Michel as its new Group Chief Financial Officer, bolstering its senior leadership at a time when the organisation is navigating financial pressures and long-term strategic change. The appointment was announced in a BBC press rel...


Icc

ICC, JioStar reaffirm media rights pact amid speculation

The International Cricket Council (ICC) and JioStar have jointly dismissed recent media reports questioning the status of the ICC’s media rights agreement in India, stating that the partnership remains fully intact and operational. In a JioStar press note issued on Friday, both organisations clarified that the existing media rights agreement ...